This newspaper was published the day of the attempted robbery of the First National Bank of Northfield. It contains a firsthand account of the raid as well as other news of that day.
Original constitution of the Minnesota Library Association stating a purpose of mutual aid and cooperation within the library profession with the advantages gained from sharing ideas gained from work experience. Open to all persons engaged in library work in Minnesota as a librarian, and officers or directors of libraries. Calls for one-year appointments to the offices of president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and a five- member executive committee within the organization. A $1.00 fee will be charged , with no annual dues, and annual meetings will be held during the annual meeting of the Minnesota Educational Association. Lists amendments dated December 26, 1898 regarding membership, the executive committees, annual dues, and annual meetings.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on October 6, 1938. Questions and topics discussed in the program include: which direction do tornadoes whirl, wind velocity averages, what percentage of the population of Czechoslovakia is German, the German-Czech situation in 1938, the national song of Czechoslovakia, cabinet making, how to request county library service in Minnesota, Yom Kippur.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on September 29, 1938. Questions and topics discussed in the broadcast include: What are the colors of Johns Hopkins University, Why is the Wisconsin football team nicknamed the Badgers, the University of Wisconsin fight song "On Wisconsin", history of Minnesota, What is the climate of South Africa, Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem Winds of Fate, library services in Minnesota, wedding superstitions, Why was the goat chosen as the Navy mascot, cooking a Turkish dinner, Which general marched his troops over a cliff.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on October 27, 1938. Questions and topics discussed in the program include: why is Halloween sometimes called Nutcracker Night, suggestions for entertainment at a Halloween party, superstitions and customs, homemade food colorings, Samuel Roger's poem "Ginevra", where to find book reviews, the travelling library.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on October 20, 1938. Questions and topics discussed in the program include: when was the first waffle iron patented, how to treat ceiling water stains, the American Civil War, notable anniversaries in October, the legend of Saint Ursula, advice for purchasing encyclopedias.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on October 13, 1938. Questions and topics discussed in this program include: which Big Ten stadium seats the most spectators, Why is Chicago called the "windy city", what is the duck hunting limit in Minnesota, how to cook wild rice, toasts suitable for a hunt dinner, was Captain Kidd a real person, is there a Leif Ericsson Day, what is the Council of Salamanca, who wrote Madame Butterfly, how to request county library service in Minnesota, the travelling library.
The Young People's and School Librarians' section report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Nominating Committee report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Public Relations Committee report from the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) annual conference, September 30 - October 1, 1949, Hotel Lowry, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Minutes for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Catalog Section meeting of the 1949 MLA conference. Includes a list of the nominated officers for the following year.
Report of the first annual meeting of the Minnesota Library Association held on December 29, 1891 in the rooms of the State Historical Society in St. Paul with the purpose to organize State Library Association based on recommendations of the American Library Association and similar to associations in other states. Motion was made to create a constitution which was submitted and approved after the meeting [available separately]. Elected officers for the next year are William W. Folwell, President; Helen McCaine, Vice President; and J.F. Williams, Secretary & Treasurer. The Secretary was directed to prepare a circular announcing the organization and be sent to every librarian in the State.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on November 17, 1938. Questions include facts about Nostradamus, locations of pharmacy schools in Missouri, recommendations for amateur photography magazines, the location of Hennepin County Library, and bookmobiles
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on December 1, 1938.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on December 8, 1938.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on December 22, 1938.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program is dated December 28, 1938.
Program description for the 46th annual meeting of the Minnesota Library Association, which took place on September 29th - October 1, 1938 at the Hotel Curtis, Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to general sessions, the conference included a presentation by Mr. Walter J. Breckenridge (Curator, Museum of Natural History, University of Minnesota), a tea hosted by the University of Minnesota Press, a banquet with a presentation by Mr. Frederick G. Melcher (Editor, Publishers' Weekly and Publisher of the Library Journal), a reception held at the Minneapolis Public Library Staff Association with dancing and music by the Hotel Curtis Orchestra, and a Minnesota vs. Nebraska football game.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This is dated January 5, 1939. Questions and topics discussed in the program include: what is Bernard Baruch's address, Who's Who in America, chinaware, duty on goods purchased abroad, Epiphany, composing poetry while sleeping, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusick.
The document is dated October 1, 1938 and contains 60 trivia questions and answers relating to Minnesota public and academic libraries, education, and the Minnesota Library Association.
Speech from Carl Vitz, Librarian of the Minneapolis Public Library, to the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation about the library situation in Minnesota in 1938. The lack of access to books in Minnesota for 40% of the citizens, state aid to rural libraries, and the Minnesota State Aid Bill for Libraries is discussed.
Program description of the MLA (Minnesota Library Association) school and children's librarians luncheon at the Women's City Club, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 12, 1935. The guest speaker for the event was Mrs. Caroline Dale Snedeker
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on December 15, 1938.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association. Topics of the program include Iceland and artist Einar Jonsson.
The document is an overview of the Fact Finder radio program, which ran continuously every week from Oct. 5, 1938 - June 30, 1939. The main goal of the program was to entertain and instruct as much as possible. The radio scripts were written by members of the Minnesota Library Association radio committee in the Minneapolis Public Library.
Preliminary announcement of Minnesota Library Association 10th annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 10-12, 1902 to be held in conjunction with the meeting of the National Educational Association. Includes list of officers and executive committee, and anticipated program.
Minnesota Library Association; Boardman, Neil S. (editor)
Date Created:
1941-06
Description:
Volume 3, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Peddler was published in June, 1941. Editor-in-chief of this issue was Neil S. Boardman. This issue contains a list of MLA members attending the American Library Association Annual Conference in Boston, marriage announcements, St. Paul Public Library chess club activies, University of Minnesota Library School staff summer courses, a Minnesota library tour summary, library staff changes and announcements, a summary of the Range Library Association meeting held in Hibbing, the spring meeting of the Minnesota Library Alumni Association, the MLA Secretary's column, an announcement about the benefits of ALA membership, Minnesota librarian certification, and a book review of The Riddle of the Sands. The M.L.A Peddler was created and conceived by the Junior members of the Minnesota Library Association. The first issue states "...[The] Peddler will bring you bits of personal gossip, news about library enterprises, [and] matters of friendly interest."
Minnesota Library Association; Ellsworth, Mary (editor)
Date Created:
1943-03
Description:
Volume 4, number 1 of the of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Peddler was published in March 1943. Editor-in-chief was Mary Ellsworth of the Minneapolis Public Library. This issue contains announcements of new job appointments for members, president's message, war activities in Duluth, regional news, University library news and listing of the Minnesota Library Association Committee appointments for 1943. The M.L.A Peddler was created and conceived by the Junior members of the Minnesota Library Association. The first issue states "...[The] Peddler will bring you bits of personal gossip, news about library enterprises, [and] matters of friendly interest."
The Pre-conference newsletter issue of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian) was published in September of 1972. The issue includes reports of business meeting agenda items and planned activities of the Academic Libraries Division, the Public Libraries Division, the Adult Services Section, the Children and Young People's Section, the Reference Section, the Technical Services Section, the Minnesota Social Responsibilities Round Table, the Intellectual Freedom Committee, the Minnesota Library Trustees Association, the Professional Welfare Committee, and other program notes. The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 3, number 6 of the of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Peddler was published in September 1942. Editor-in-chief was Mae M. Wiita from St. Cloud. This issue contains the program agenda for the Minnesota LIbrary Association's 50th Anniversary Convention, listing of Minnesota Library Association officers, section chairmen and committee chairmen, biographies of convention speakers, member news, institutional library news and book recommendations. The M.L.A Peddler was created and conceived by the Junior members of the Minnesota Library Association. The first issue states "...[The] Peddler will bring you bits of personal gossip, news about library enterprises, [and] matters of friendly interest."
The Justice of the Peace docket is a handwritten record of civil and criminal cases heard by Justices of the Peace in Otsego, Minnesota from 1884 to 1921. These records include the names of plaintiffs and defendants, arresting constables, evidence presented, and judgments made. These details reflect local values, customs, and personalities. Included are Justices of the Peace: Z. L. Case, Charles Snow, A. W. Praught, A. Plaisance, Joseph McDonald, D. W. M Leod, and Edson Washburn, Jr. Also included are Constables A. J. Wood, L. B. Hamlet, Barnard Duffy, W. H. LaPlant, Theodore Aydt, Edmund Fisetle, and J. A. McEachern.
Volume 21, number 3 of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian) was published in the summer of 1971. This issue includes a report of the MLA censure of the Polk County Library Board, book reviews, meeting minutes, a listing of MLA election nominees, statewide librarian job postings, and an essay by guest contributor John Robson titled "The Professional Welfare of Academic Librarians: Some Random Thoughts." The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 21, number 4 of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian with an asterisk in place of the first r for this issue) was published in the fall of 1972. This issue includes a recap of the fall annual conference, legislative topics, an obituary for former MLA president Maurine Hoffman, announcement of a contest for renaming the Lakeland Libarian, a fund appeal for dismissed Polk County Library employees Cleo McDonald and Avis Boe, a denial by the Intellectual Freedom Committee for a request for action by Jack Baker, a call for the creation of a legal defense fund, notes from the Intellectual Freedom Committee, letters to the editor, book reviews, trustee notes, and committee reports. The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 21, number 2 of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian) was published in the spring of 1972. This issue includes an announcement of a change in format for the newsletter, editor's column, meeting minutes, roster of the division chairs, section announcements, and biographies of ALA councilor candidates and study opportunities. Also included is an insert by the Intellectual Freedom Committee for reporting complaints against library materials. The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 1, number 3 of The North Country Librarian was published in the fall of 1973. The issue includes an announcement about the speakers for the 78th annual fall conference of the Minnesota Library Association, MLA section and committee updates, the fall conference program, an invitation to join the Minnesota Association of School Librarians, Gerald McDermott (illustrator) to speak during a Book Week dinner, appointment of Fred Neighbors from Hennepin County Library to state chairperson of the ALA membership committee, two views on the Legal Defense Fund, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), and 30 bylaws changes to be voted on at the MLA annual meeting. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Title list and author (last name only) of the Minnesota Library Association Travelling Library Number 2. List contains titles of forty volumes of a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials, as well as magazines such as Harper's and Youth's Companion. Notes indicate the collection circulated to Barnum, Midway, Deerwood and Thompson, Minnesota.
Volume 1, number 1 of The North Country Librarian was published in the spring of 1973. The issue includes articles about the state aid to libraries crisis discussed at the Midwinter meeting of the American Library Association, notice of the journal's name change, MLA section and committee updates, MLA awards jury seeking nominees, a Europe Charter planned for MLA members and relatives, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), a review of the government services available from the Twin City Federal Information Center, the legislative platform supported by MLA members, ALA's intellectual freedom committee resolutions and statements supporting the Library Bill of Rights, librarians serving Vietnam veterans, librarian roles, a fictional story called Library Fuzz, The Population Resource Center of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, a calendar of upcoming events, The Environmental Library of Minnesota, a continuing education questionnaire, and a profile on MLA's ombudsman Elinor Detra. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 1, number 4 of The North Country Librarian was published in the winter of 1973-1974. This issue includes an announcement of a major MLA bylaws change, a summary of a talk by Rep. Donald Fraser (D., Minn.) about the endangerment of libraries, MLA section and committee announcements, and announcement tha no ALA Midwinter Meeting will be held in 1974, Librarian awards, a poll to gauge interest in a course for librarians and teachers, books of interest to librarians, notes from 1973 ALA Midwinter, a call for gifts to fund MLA annual conference speakers, a catalog available that contains a compilation of services for youth in the Twin Cities area, a Poetry Corner column, state library services column (OPLIColumn), legislative announcements, retirement announcements, the decentralization of the Midwest Medical Library Network, guidelines to consider when requesting a computer search, SLA-ASIS meeting date announcement, and a summary of MEDLINE and SUNY service in health fields. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word ""librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 2, number 1 of The North Country Librarian was published in the spring-summer of 1974. The issue includes articles on the 79th MLA annual meeting speakers Dallas Townsend (CBS News) and Roderick Schwartz (deputy director of the National Commission on Library and Information Science), candidates for MLA offices, MLA section and committee updates, ALA's notable children's books of 1973, a list of 1974 MLA officers and committees, an editor's note, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), a new reference work published on Minnesota's past, puppetry and library instruction, the University of Minnesota map library, Library of Congress surplus books to libraries, Reference Service rules for good conduct, 1974 MLA officer candidate biographies and statements, and upcoming continuing education opportunities. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 1, number 2 of The North Country Librarian was published in the summer of 1973. The issue includes articles on MLA Vice-President and Treasurer nominees, announcement of 1973 annual conference speaker Celeste West, MLA section and committee updates, the MINITEX program, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), Friends of Minnesota Libraries new vice-president Mrs. Richard Edwards, a legislative report, announcement of a pre-Conference screening of the film "Deep Throat" sponsored by the intellectual freedom committee, opposing editorials on the proposed MLA legal defense fund, an editorial on professional job title changes, INFORM (Information for Minnesota), announcement of guest speaker for Minnesota Association of School Librarians meeting, Hennepin County Library's human resource indexing project, the decision not to print an MLA directory, the University of Minnesota Kerlan Collection, a list of 1973 officers and committees, passing of an ALA resolution called the Indian Library and Information Service, and the defense fund procedures proposed by the Professional Welfare committee of MLA. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 2, number 2 of The North Country Librarian was published in the fall-winter of 1974. The issue includes articles on MLA endorsed library legislation, MLA conference updates from the sections and committees, a directory of 1975 MLA officers and committees, an editorial critiquing the 1974 MLA annual conference, a summary of the MLA ombudsman activity, a 1974 transcript of a presentation to the Citizens League, announcement of the Midwest Federation of Library Associations conference, the Mildred L. Batchelder Award, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), addition of a new Minnesota book collection to the Governor's library, and a list of upcoming continuing education opportunities. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Program description for the 48th annual meeting of the Minnesota Library Association, which took place on October 20th - 23rd, 1940 at the Hotel Saint Paul, St. Paul, Minnesota. Notable speakers included: St. Paul Mayor John J. McDonough, Mabel Seeley (author), Dr. Harold C. Deutsch (Professor of History, University of Minnesota), and Professor Roy C. Jones (Head, School of Architecture, University of Minnesota) with Professor Miles A. Tinker (Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Minnesota) on the topic of modernizing the library building. There was an open house at the Hill Reference Library.
Minnesota Library Association (MLA) proceedings from the annual conference held September 24-26, 1924 at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The keynote speaker for the opening banquet was Mr. David Bryn-Jones of Carlton College & Trinity Baptist Church, Minneapolis speaking on "The ideals of adult education." The Business Session, presided over by MLA President Mr. Wheelock, appointed members to the Resolutions Committee, and included committee reports for the Agricultural Reading group, the Certification Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Publicity Committee, the Committee on Documents, the Committee for the Survey of Library Service (appointed by the American Library Association), the Education Committee focused on recruiting librarians in library instruction in elementary schools, high schools, teacher's colleges (Mankato, Winona, St. Cloud, Duluth, Bemidji, and Moorhead), colleges and private schools, adult education, and the University Extension Division. The Education Committee made recommendations of current book titles of interest in the areas of home and love stories, novels, mystery stories, cheerful or humorous stories, historical novels, romance, school life and young people, about a special place (western, city or northern story), foreign locales, biographies, books for private libraries, and children's books. An MLA financial statement is also included at the end of the report.
Program for the 49th Annual Conference of the Minnesota Library Association held in St. Cloud, Minnesota on October 2-4, 1941. The program includes a list of the Minnesota Library Association officers, a conference schedule of events and a list of exhibitors.
The 1937 annual report of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), includes a recap of the Institute for Librarians from North Dakota and Minnesota held at the University of Minnesota, October 11-14, 1937, and attended by over 500 people, with principal speakers Dr. Lyman Bryson of Columbia University, J.O. Modisette from Louisiana Library Commission, Charles W. Ferguson, Associate Editor of Reader's Digest, and Dr. Charles Gunderson Rockwell, Minnesota Education Commissioner. Other educators, librarians, and experts who conducted sessions are listed by name, title, and topic. The report also includes a recap of the MLA 45th Annual Meeting held at the University of Minnesota on October 14, 1937, with financial report, and review of Membership, Certification, and State Planning Committees. Several motions were passed, including the creation of Junior Members Section. Recently deceased members, Miriam E. Carey, teacher and organizer for the Library Commission, and Harriet A. Wood, Supervisor of School Libraries, were remembered.
Report of the 49th Annual Conference of the Minnesota Library Association written by secretary Joseph T. Wheeler. The conference took place on October 2-4, 1941 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Announcement and tentative program for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) 50th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 1-3, 1942, with focus on the organization's history and plans for the future.
Hand decorated, typed notice of events of the Children and Young People's Section during the 1942 Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Conference, including planned tour of the Minneapolis Public Library, business meeting, and luncheon. Originally included with 1942 MLA Conference Announcement mailing.
An article on the proceedings from the 49th Annual Conference of the Minnesota Library Association, held October 2-4, 1941 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The article includes an overview of the general session, section meetings, officer and committee reports, and keynote speakers.
Text of the welcoming address of the 1944 Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Annual Conference, held October 5-7, 1944 in St. Paul. Frank J. Madden offered a welcome to St. Paul on behalf of Mayor John J. McDonough. Attendees were also welcomed by Perrie Jones of the St. Paul Public Library.